Befugnis
authority
A feminine noun meaning 'authority', official permission to act.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| die Befugnis | die Befugnisse | /bəˈfuːknɪs/ |
Example Sentences
Er hat nicht die Befugnis dazu.
He doesn't have the authority for that.
Die Befugnisse der Polizei sind begrenzt.
The police's powers are limited.
Wer hat die Befugnis, das zu entscheiden?
Who has the authority to decide that?
Compound Words
Handlungsbefugnis (die) — authority to act
Common Mistakes
Wrong: 'Befugnis' = skill
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